School strain as specific stressor for children with hyperkinetic syndrome

The paper focuses on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder within the educational process. On the basis of a nonrandom sample of integrated seventh to ninth grade pupils with ADHD/ADD (experimental group) and intact pupils of the same age (checking group), preferences of the used coping strategies obtained through a non-standardized questionnaire are analysed. Using the SPAS questionnaire, the level of pupils’ self-assessment in both groups is examined. Although the data obtained are not generalised, the lower self-assessment in boys with ADHD can be documented together with the choice of less mature coping strategies in children with ADHD when addressing the problem situation.